Cost of living in Malta compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 139% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 139% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Malta | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €26 (Taka 2,999) | Taka 324 | + 826% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (Taka 1,191) | Taka 492 | + 142% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.97 (Taka 571) | Taka 196 | + 191% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (Taka 106) | Taka 92 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.78 (Taka 320) | Taka 135 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.00 (Taka 460) | Taka 78 | + 490% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.25 (Taka 489) | Taka 608 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.00 (Taka 115) | Taka 223 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.69 (Taka 310) | Taka 33 | + 846% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.22 (Taka 140) | Taka 384 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (Taka 982) | Taka 1,406 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.66 (Taka 191) | Taka 111 | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.84 (Taka 97) | Taka 70 | + 38% | |
| Housing | + 236% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 236% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Malta | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,544 (Taka 177,590) | Taka 43,758 | + 306% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,046 (Taka 120,316) | Taka 25,202 | + 377% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €86 (Taka 9,861) | Taka 3,035 | + 225% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,323 (Taka 152,174) | Taka 22,952 | + 563% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €842 (Taka 96,918) | Taka 18,549 | + 422% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €72 (Taka 8,231) | Taka 7,137 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €35 (Taka 4,027) | Taka 1,213 | + 232% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €392 (Taka 45,148) | Taka 31,061 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (Taka 10,953) | Taka 17,904 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Taka 805) | Taka 417 | + 93% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (Taka 1,056) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 128% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 128% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Malta | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (Taka 9,204) | Taka 2,410 | + 282% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €57 (Taka 6,608) | Taka 3,066 | + 116% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (Taka 9,924) | Taka 6,410 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (Taka 8,628) | Taka 4,273 | + 102% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Malta | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,952 (Taka 3,100,644) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (Taka 155) | Taka 107 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €25 (Taka 2,863) | Taka 2,440 | + 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 91% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 91% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Malta | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (Taka 345) | Taka 285 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (Taka 2,278) | Taka 513 | + 344% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,500 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €12 (Taka 1,381) | Taka 425 | + 225% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (Taka 431) | Taka 333 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.54 (Taka 523) | Taka 376 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.30 (Taka 380) | Taka 85 | + 346% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.40 (Taka 161) | Taka 89 | + 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (Taka 1,804) | Taka 445 | + 306% | |
| Entertainment | + 245% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 245% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Malta | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (Taka 5,143) | Taka 1,308 | + 293% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (Taka 1,914) | Taka 852 | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €28 (Taka 3,221) | Taka 1,768 | + 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €117 (Taka 13,427) | Taka 2,051 | + 555% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (Taka 1,220) | Taka 999 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.20 (Taka 253) | Taka 248 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.48 (Taka 401) | Taka 565 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (Taka 72,958) | Taka 35,756 | + 104% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 (Taka 62) | Taka 2.94 | + 2014% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (Taka 6,162) | Taka 2,601 | + 137% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 (Taka 611) | Taka 287 | + 113% | |
| TOTAL | + 114% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 751 prices entered by 260 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Malta is 114% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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